Notes on installing brake hoses - AH42.10-P-9406-01A

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MODEL 129, 140, 170, 171, 202, 203, 204, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 216, 219, 220, 221, 230, 240, 638, 639

Only install brake hoses which are approved by Mercedes-Benz.

When connecting brake hoses (51) ensure that the brake hose (51) is not assembled twisted (free of twists). A minimum distance of 15 mm from other axle components must be guaranteed in all driving situations.

Model 129, 140

A retainer plate with a twelve point profile or multipoint head profile is attached to the bracket (52). Insert brake hose (51) in the retainer plate (60) so that it does not chafe on vehicle parts on full left and right steering angle and at full bump and rebound travel.

Fig 1: Identifying Bracket, Brake Hose And Retainer Plate

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Model 170, 171, 202, 203, 204, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 216, 219, 220, 221, 230, 240, 638, 639 On the brake hose connection piece there are two elevated sections (arrow) which lock the brake hose in the multi-point profile of the bracket.

Fig 2: Identifying Elevated Sections On Brake Hose Connection Piece

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